Have you ever stopped to think about why we struggle so much with “getting back in shape?” Continuing to exercise once you have established a routine seems to be a much different task, but there is something extremely difficult about creating that habit when first starting. The difficulty may perhaps be due to the idea of change. We are, by nature, creatures of habit and we find comfort in the things that are “normal” to us. This entire concept applies in many areas, and spir

As I was traveling recently. I came to a stop at a traffic signal and a semi truck pulled along beside me. I do not remember the name on the logo, but I do remember seeing the following three words prominently displayed: NOT FOR HIRE. It seems that phrase means it was a private carrier, owned by a company to haul only its own goods. Since I saw those words I have been thinking about the phrase and possible spiritual applications. As a gospel preacher and sensitive toward the

College football is a popular sport. With its popularity comes quite a bit of national attention for coaches and players. This attention usually takes the form of interviews before and after the games. I have noticed recently how much coaches, players and analysts discuss improvement. They talk about focus, attitude, execution, etc,—all gauges of improvement. This is not just empty talk, however, because some of those same people have plans in mind for the immediate future. T